Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cambridge City
Tesco holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 82 - 86 Campkin Road, Cambridge, CB4 2NF
How it compares in Cambridge City
In Cambridge City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Tesco sits behind roughly 998 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 998 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ← Tesco | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Tesco none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tesco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| A&M Pub Services (The Ship) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd @ Cambridge Regional College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Astex Pharmaceuticals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Art of Meat Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Alex Wood House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Buchan Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Cafe 121 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
Questions about Tesco
What is Tesco's food hygiene rating?
Tesco has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cambridge City Council on 18 September 2023.
Is Tesco safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tesco last inspected?
Tesco was last inspected on 18 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, while Tesco holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Tesco and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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